International patients — minimally invasive spine surgery in Valencia
Endoscopic spine surgery and regenerative medicine led by Dr. Antonio Vilatela at Hospital La Salud Valencia.
Why patients choose Dr. Vilatela
Languages spoken
Spanish · English. We coordinate professional translation for Dutch, German, French and Norwegian on request.
How it works — 5 steps
- First contact.Complete the form below or email consulta@drvilatela.es with your medical history, current imaging (MRI, X-rays) and a brief description of your symptoms.
- Teleconsultation.We schedule a video consultation with Dr. Vilatela (30–45 min). You receive a written clinical assessment and treatment options.
- Personalised quote.If treatment is recommended, we send a detailed cost breakdown in EUR: surgeon fees, hospital fees (Hospital La Salud), tests, post-op follow-up.
- Travel coordination.We help arrange your stay (hotel recommendations near the hospital) and adapt the timeline to your travel.
- Treatment.You arrive in Valencia 1–2 days before the procedure. Day surgery or short hospital stay (1–2 nights). Post-op review before you fly home. Remote follow-up by video.
EU patients — Directive 2011/24/EU
If you are insured in an EU country, the cross-border healthcare Directive 2011/24/EU may allow partial reimbursement of your treatment in your home country.
We provide an itemised invoice (in English and EUR) compliant with the Directive’s requirements. Please consult your national health authority for details on prior authorisation.
Pricing transparency
We publish indicative price ranges in EUR for our most common procedures:
| Procedure | From (EUR) |
|---|---|
| First teleconsultation | €120 |
| In-person private consultation | €180 |
| Image-guided spine infiltration | €450 |
| Endoscopic discectomy (single level) | €6,500 |
| Biportal endoscopic decompression (UBE, single level) | €8,500 |
| Intradiscal PRP / regenerative therapy | €1,200 |
All figures are estimates. The final personalised quote is provided after the teleconsultation, when Dr. Vilatela has reviewed your case.
Frequently asked questions
- How long do I need to stay in Valencia?
- Most endoscopic procedures: 4–7 days total (including pre-op tests and one post-op review). We tailor the schedule to your travel.
- Do you accept international health insurance?
- We work with private patients directly. For Bupa Global, AXA, Allianz Care, Cigna and similar insurers we can issue documentation for reimbursement; please confirm coverage with your insurer in advance.
- Is the hospital prepared for international patients?
- Yes. Hospital La Salud has a multilingual administrative team and experience with European, American and Latin American patients.